Lead Event Rigging Technician - AV & Safety

Encore Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking an experienced Rigging Lead to perform and supervise rigging activities in a hotel/convention center setting. You will act as the primary client liaison during load-ins/outs, ensure safety and compliance, and manage a rigging crew to execute plots per Encore SOPs.

The role requires hands-on rigging, on-site supervision, and coordination with venue teams to deliver safe, high-quality event rigging across multiple locations. Hotel work hours may be irregular, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of onsite rigging experience.
• Qualified-Basic Rigging certification.
• MEWP Certification.
• ETCP Certification is preferred.
• MEWP operation experience.
• Ground rigging experience.
• High rigging with harness experience.
• Previous experience supervising a rigging team.

Responsibilities

• Advance, supervise, and execute event rigging plots as necessary.
• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Coordinate and assign rigging related tasks to crew.
• Supervise crew building truss as needed.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points.
• Inspect all rigging equipment prior to and following events.
• Ensure pre-use inspection has been completed on all lifts before beginning any rigging.
• Maintain safety and quality standards per Encore SOPs.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

ETCP Certification

MEWP Certification

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

Job description

Encore is seeking an experienced Rigging Lead to perform and supervise rigging activities in a hotel/convention center setting. You will act as the primary client liaison during load-ins/outs, ensure safety and compliance, and manage a rigging crew to execute plots per Encore SOPs.

The role requires hands-on rigging, on-site supervision, and coordination with venue teams to deliver safe, high-quality event rigging across multiple locations. Hotel work hours may be irregular, including weekends.